Recycling - Accepted Items
Recycling Center Location and Hours of Operation:
- Location: 15896 Lucas Ferry Road - just south of Hwy 72 in Athens
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday 7:30am to 4pm Closed for lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Phone: 256-233-8746
- Drop-Off: Outside drop-off bins available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
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| Items | Information |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans | Price per lb. fluctuates |
| Cardboard | |
| Newspaper | May include all newspaper inserts |
| White Paper | |
| Shredded Paper | May drop off in bags |
| Special File Stock | |
| Junk Mail | |
| Magazines | |
| Books, including phone books | Can be hard cover |
| Steel Cans | Vegetable cans, juice cans, etc |
| Plastics #1 and #2 | Rinse and leave CAPS on |
| Plastics #3 through #7 | |
| Glass Bottles and Jars | No ceramics or dishware |
| Window Glass | In or out of frames |
| Automotive Batteries | |
| Electronics (ALL electronics accepted) | $8 fee for TV Sets |
| Used Cooking Oil | In containers you don't want back |
| Used Motor Oil | In containers you don't want back |
| Scrap Metals | |
| Household Batteries | All types |